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The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is happy to announce that more than 35 babies in the 2/11 Marine Battalion are due to arrive in 2018. Help support the families of Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion by donating new baby gifts. Donations needed include: Baby laundry detergent Baby…

Irvine, Calif. (May 16, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department has arrested a violin teacher who is accused of felony sexual misconduct with a child from 2005-2007. Peter Kwon, 32, was taken into custody Wednesday at 11:55 a.m. outside his Irvine home. At the time of the crimes, Kwon taught violin…

Come dine at Ruby's on Monday, May 28, from noon to 9 p.m., and a portion of all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales will be donated to the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee. Download and bring this flier with you to support the fundraiser. Ruby's is located at 4602 Barranca Parkway in Irvine…

Irvine, Calif.  (May 16, 2018) – A woman has died and three others were injured after a vehicle struck the pedestrians Wednesday night in the area of Ridgeline and Turtle Rock in Irvine. The Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene at approximately 8 p.m…

Help support Marines and sailors of the City of Irvine's adopted Marine battalion from Camp Pendleton at the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Car Wash on June 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Lakeview Senior Center parking lot. The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee accepts donations to help…

In honor of Memorial Day, Irvine Animal Care Center is waiving adoption fees for veterans Friday, May 25, through Sunday, May 27. The program is made possible through the Animals for Armed Forces Foundation, which is covering adoption fees for the veterans. The adoption discount applies to active…

The 24th annual Studio Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The juried festival will feature handmade artwork from more than 100 Southern California artists. Original works of art in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography,…

The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer special train service for concertgoers traveling to and from FivePoint Amphitheatre during the 2018 concert season, which began May 11 with Slayer and culminates September 30 with Rise Against. The Pacific Surfliner directly serves FivePoint Amphitheatre,…

In partnership with Waste Management, the City is hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, June 9 at the Lakeview Senior Center. Irvine residents can safely and securely dispose of up to five banker-size file boxes (dimensions 24 inches x 12 inches) at a mobile shredding unit on-site. All…

The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer special train service for concertgoers traveling to and from FivePoint Amphitheatre during the 2018 concert season, which begins tonight with Slayer and culminates September 30 with Rise Against. The Pacific Surfliner directly serves FivePoint Amphitheatre,…

Watch Mayor Wagner’s updated statement here (Open in new window). The City of Irvine does not provide emergency shelter for the homeless and there is no designated site in which to place a shelter. City’s goal to prevent homelessness, click here. Types of supportive housing countywide,…

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 12, in cooperation with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), proposes to widen Interstate 5 (I-5) between Interstate 405 (I-405) and State Route 55 (SR-55. the project limits on I-5 extend from approximately 0.4 mile (mi…

Saturdays are for family and fun. Bring a picnic and enjoy a day outdoors with the family various Saturdays this summer at the Orange County Great Park. Lawn games, board games and other activities will be provided for free. Activities will be held next to the Visitors Center. No registration is…

Flip through the summer edition of  (Open in new window)Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest City news, classes, summer camps and activities. In this issue, read about the City of Irvine celebrating two milestones: the 30th anniversary of the Open Space Initiative approved by…

AB 802 requires building owners to report building characteristic information and energy use data to the California Energy Commission by June 1 annually, beginning in 2018 for buildings with no residential utility accounts, and in 2019 for buildings with 17 or more residential utility accounts.…

Kick off summer in the pool with the Irvine Super Swim Lesson on Friday, June 22, at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Adults and children of all swimming abilities are invited to participate in the Super Swim Lesson, a worldwide effort to raise awareness for drowning prevention. Arrive at…

The 24th annual Studio Arts Festival is Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The juried festival will showcase original artwork by Southern California artists, and will also feature live music, culinary and art demonstrations, hands-on activities, food and more. Learn More

The City Council’s long-term goal is to PREVENT homelessness. We continue to support preventive measures with our professional staff, with our partners, and importantly, with dedicated funds each and every fiscal year.  Here are examples: The City Council approved $29.2 million from the…

The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking photo entries for its 2019 Make Your Pet a Star Calendar Contest. Support animals in need by submitting a photo by Aug 31. Learn more and submit your photo at irvineanimals.org/petcalendar.

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce the annual juried All Media exhibition and invites Southern California-based artists to submit artwork for consideration. This year, the exhibition will be juried by Dave Barton, the arts writer for OC Weekly. Submissions are…